Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide - Page 2

caper · 02-02-2011, 01:09 PM

If the Harley was water cooled . It would be my choice!!!

**Jared** · 02-02-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

That was a VERY interesting article, and a good read. I just wish that since they evaluated the Vaquero as it comes standard, they would have used the RG as it comes standard.

That would have made the prices a little closer to one another.

I don't get why they didn't like the side opening bags. That is one of my favorite thing about our bikes. They also said the the side opening bags don't hold as much as the top loading...? Not too sure if that is true.

Loafer · 02-02-2011, 03:25 PM

I wish they had used stock from the factory units. Let the pluses and minuses fall where ever. To up grade one to compare doesn't make sense to me. The guy said that the Vaq bags have been redesigned by Makaw and have less volume inside now. Just saying....

jmax5105 · 02-02-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by loafer

The guy said that the Vaq bags have been redesigned by Makaw and have less volume inside now. Just saying....

.... Meaning that mama K probably realized that the side opening bags were liked a little better than the top opening ones and used the leftovers that they had from earlier versions of the nomad...... just my thoughts on the matter. I like the side opening bags as well. From what I've seen, they don't look much different, if at all. I'd go with the Vaquero any day over the HD..... of course I won't buy anything that says Apple or Bose on it either (not that there's anything wrong with that ;) ). Just because you can market a product well, doesn't make it a better product.

ndbigfish · 02-02-2011, 07:05 PM

What is the guy putting the bags that springs out at him; feral cats?

Apparently he has nevered tried to retrieve his fuel additive or some heavy object from under clothing, etc. at the bottom of out of those top loaders. How exactly does he get things to stay inside the lid above the lower part of the bag?

There is no selective retrieval of an item near the bottom and the space above the lower portion of the bag is not very practical either. Overall it seemed a little biased IMHO.

**glwilson** · 02-02-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I wonder how much of that difference is because HD are assembled in Illinois?

I've heard Illinois "almost" makes California look conservative.

Sorry Dave; but HD's does not have any facilities in Illinois.

Regarding Illinois making California look conservative... not sure that is possible; but Illinois is trying to.

Dave · 02-02-2011, 09:21 PM

My geography is bad. I meant Milwaukee Wisconsin. To me all those areas are the same...COLD!!! :)

With that being said, I do believe that all the states and cities need to rethink the way they tax and treat companies.

cocheese72 · 02-03-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by loafer

I wish they had used stock from the factory units. Let the pluses and minuses fall where ever. To up grade one to compare doesn't make sense to me. The guy said that the Vaq bags have been redesigned by Makaw and have less volume inside now. Just saying....

As long as they show the price difference, it all works out. I wonder if they are comparing the saddle bag capacity of the Vaquero to the new Nomad bags not the 99-08, I would think they are.

Loafer · 02-03-2011, 12:57 PM

I'm not totally in to price when buying a MC. I would prefer stock MC's be judged as they come. Not what you could make it to be. I think many more are going to be sold as stock plus paint option, not with the upgrade to the bigger motor. IMO

landman · 02-03-2011, 02:21 PM

the roadglide ultra comes standard with the upgraded 103" motor
and cruise control but then it sells for 23k.ouch!

Loafer · 02-03-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by landman

the roadglide ultra comes standard with the upgraded 103" motor
and cruise control but then it sells for 23k.ouch!

I'm not familiar with the Voyager package, but maybe they should have done their comparo using the Voyager and Roadglide Ultra. ;)

socwkbiker · 02-03-2011, 05:14 PM

I found that review to be good and less biased toward HD than might have been written. I do find it interesting that the engine had to be upgraded to compare to the Vaquero and that the stock motor and exhaust provided a better ride and similar feel as compared to the HD. I found it amazing all of the extra charges for things that come stock with the Vaquero, like color. Seriously? HD charges for a different color?

After reading this and looking at the review Todd gave, I think I would get a Vaquero, depending on when my Nomad finally croaks and goes off to motorcycle heaven.

cocheese72 · 02-03-2011, 08:44 PM

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I'm not familiar with the Voyager package, but maybe they should have done their comparo using the Voyager and Roadglide Ultra. ;)

They did an Electra vs Voyager in 2009.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/10/441...i-Voyager.aspx

**schoeney** · 02-05-2011, 12:50 AM

RG vs. Vaquero and $4500? That is a no brainer.

watchman · 02-05-2011, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by schoeney

RG vs. Vaquero and $4500? That is a no brainer.

You have t remember 2 things:

1) Some people will buy a Harley no matter what the cost, and

2) Some people have more money than they have brains!

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02-02-2011, 03:25 PM	#18
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide I wish they had used stock from the factory units. Let the pluses and minuses fall where ever. To up grade one to compare doesn't make sense to me. The guy said that the Vaq bags have been redesigned by Makaw and have less volume inside now. Just saying.... __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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02-02-2011, 07:05 PM	#20
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide What is the guy putting the bags that springs out at him; feral cats? Apparently he has nevered tried to retrieve his fuel additive or some heavy object from under clothing, etc. at the bottom of out of those top loaders. How exactly does he get things to stay inside the lid above the lower part of the bag? There is no selective retrieval of an item near the bottom and the space above the lower portion of the bag is not very practical either. Overall it seemed a little biased IMHO. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-02-2011, 09:21 PM	#22
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide My geography is bad. I meant Milwaukee Wisconsin. To me all those areas are the same...COLD!!! :) With that being said, I do believe that all the states and cities need to rethink the way they tax and treat companies.
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02-03-2011, 12:57 PM	#24
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide I'm not totally in to price when buying a MC. I would prefer stock MC's be judged as they come. Not what you could make it to be. I think many more are going to be sold as stock plus paint option, not with the upgrade to the bigger motor. IMO __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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02-03-2011, 02:21 PM	#25
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide the roadglide ultra comes standard with the upgraded 103" motor and cruise control but then it sells for 23k.ouch! __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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02-03-2011, 05:14 PM	#27
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide I found that review to be good and less biased toward HD than might have been written. I do find it interesting that the engine had to be upgraded to compare to the Vaquero and that the stock motor and exhaust provided a better ride and similar feel as compared to the HD. I found it amazing all of the extra charges for things that come stock with the Vaquero, like color. Seriously? HD charges for a different color? After reading this and looking at the review Todd gave, I think I would get a Vaquero, depending on when my Nomad finally croaks and goes off to motorcycle heaven. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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02-05-2011, 12:50 AM	#29
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide RG vs. Vaquero and $4500? That is a no brainer. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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